"Hops of Russia with Jan Stuna" as part of the III Conference Production of grain and technical raw materials for malting,
The brewing and spirits industry in the Russian Federation – QUO status, prospects, and exports
April 14 | Tuesday
15.00 – 17.00
Conference Room B,
Hall 1
The conference is an expert platform for discussing issues related to the strategic development of Russian hop growing and ensuring the technological sovereignty of the brewing industry in the Russian Federation.
Who will benefit from the conference?
    • Managers and specialists in the brewing industry, including beer, malt, and alcohol producers interested in sustainable supplies of domestic raw materials and innovative production solutions.
    • Farmers, agronomists, and farm managers specializing in the cultivation of hops and industrial crops.
    • Researchers, scientists, and students from specialized universities engaged in the study and implementation of modern technologies in crop production and the agro-industrial complex.
    • Suppliers of equipment and technologies for hop growing, malting, and brewing.
    • Heads of regional and federal authorities responsible for agriculture, industry, and import substitution.
    • Investors and business analysts who assess the industry's development prospects and opportunities for exporting Russian raw materials.
    • Exporters and representatives of trade organizations interested in expanding the market for Russian grain and industrial crops.
Why is it important to visit?
    • Learn about the status and prospects of Russian hop growing firsthand from leading experts and practitioners in the industry.
    • Get up-to-date information on support measures, legislative changes, and mechanisms for import substitution of raw materials for the brewing and alcohol industry.
    • You will be able to establish new business contacts with manufacturers, suppliers, investors, and representatives of government agencies.
    • Learn about innovative technologies in the production of hops, grain, and technical raw materials.
    • Discuss export opportunities and prospects for entering foreign markets.
    • Get answers to pressing questions about the industry's development strategy and ensuring Russia's technological independence.
    • Expand your professional knowledge and exchange experiences with colleagues from across the country.
    • Take part in shaping the roadmap for the development of domestic hop growing and brewing.
Conference Schedule
15:00 – 15:10
15:00 – 15:10
Russia's Hop-Growing Industry: Past, Present, and Future

Alexander Mordovin, Chairman of the Board of the Union of Barley, Malt, Hops, and Non-Alcoholic Beer Producers
15:10 – 15:25
15:10 – 15:25
Promising hop varieties and growing regions in Russia

Igor Matveev, Ph.D. in Biology, Lead Biotechnology Expert at the Baltika Production Complex
15:25 – 15:45
15:25 – 15:45
Standardization is the foundation for the successful development of hop growing in the Russian Federation

Alla Danilovtseva, Deputy General Director of Rosspirtprom JSC
15:45 – 16:00
15:45 – 16:00
The Future of Russian Hop Production

Sergey Prikazchikov, Deputy General Director of GRAIN RUS KHMEL LLC
16:00 – 16:30
16:00 – 16:30
Hop-growing regions, distribution of hop production, hop varieties by region, and the practical alignment of views between hop growers and breweries regarding hop varieties

Jan Stuna, CEO of MBB GROUP LLC
16:30 – 16:40
16:30 – 16:40
Manufacture of hop harvesters and hop dryers

Vladimir Kalinin, CEO of Techmashholding LLC
16:40 – 17:00
16:40 – 17:00
Panel discussion with speakers
Conference moderator:
  • Alexander Mordovin
    Chairman of the Board of the Association of Barley, Malt, Hops, and Non-Alcoholic Beer Producers
Co-organizer
Union of Barley, Malt, Hops, and Non-Alcoholic Beer Producers

The Union was established in 2010 and is the leading industry association and one of the largest agricultural unions in the Russian Federation. The Union comprises over 500 enterprises and organizations in the beer and food sub-sector of the Russian Federation's agricultural industry, as well as authoritative international and Russian scientific institutions. For more information, visit the official website.